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2024 Training Videos
One Year Under the New GA Law
In this November 2024 training, Attorney Mark Kimzey discusses one year under the new GA law and what we have learned so far.
Senior Citizen Programming
In this September 2024 training, a panel of senior programming professionals discuss how they build successful programs.
Implementing a Mental Health Board Referendum
In this June 2024 training, panelists Mike Hovde, Amanda Teachout and Lauren Saternus discuss the different stages of implementing a Mental Health Board (708 Board) Referendum.
Community Health and Townships
In this May 2024 training, nurses from Hanover, Palos and Schaumburg Townships discuss varying models of community health service.
Notary Law
In this February 2024 training, Attorney Brian Armstrong provides an update on changes to Illinois’ Notary Law that impact notaries working at townships.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Melissa Williams discusses Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for townships.
2023 Training Videos
Essentials of Aggression Management
In this December 2023 video, Dan Wilder of Sorensen & Wilder discusses how to recognize and diffuse conflict before it escalates to violence.
Paid Leave for All Workers Act
In this November 2023 video, Attorney James Jansen discusses the requirements of the state’s new Paid Leave for All Workers Act and what townships must do to be compliant.
General Assistance Law
Michael Airdo and Mark Kimzey from Airdo Werwas present on the significant changes to the General Assistance law passed in the 2023 legislative session.
Responsible Bidder
In this August 16, 2023 training, Mark Kimzey discusses how townships should conduct the responsible bidder and QBS process.
Cybersecurity
In this June 2023 training, IT Cybersecurity expert Jeff Reiter discusses how to protect your township from cyber threats. Hackers don’t hack in, they log in, this presentation discusses how to protect your organization and data.
Volunteer Management
Various topics related to volunteer management are covered in this April 2023 training presented by Becky Wilder, CVT.
Budget Timeline
This training from January 2023 is on budgeting for FY 24. It was presented by James Howard, CPA and partner with Governmental Accounting, Inc.
2022 Training Videos
Document Management
This training, presented by the Illinois Secretary of State, discusses the requirements for documentation retention and destruction.
SB3789
This training, held 8/17/22, relates to SB3789, which requires townships and other units of government to file a report every 10 years on possible efficiency improvements.
Cybersecurity
This training, held on 3/23/22, deals with how to protect your township from cybersecurity threats.
Strategic Planning for Townships
Strategic Planning for Townships was presented in January of 2022 by Mel Henriksen of the NIU Center for Governmental Studies.
2021 Training Videos
Senior Programming
Becky Cordes from the Township of Schaumburg presents on Senior Programming: How to Assess Needs and Get Started.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Communications
This training is from August 2021 and discusses communications for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Medical & Ancillary Benefits
MTA members were joined by Steve Orlando on July 21, 2021 to discuss medical and ancillary benefits for township employees.
Food Insecurity & Covid-19
Mary Jo Imperato of Hanover Township and Scott Jewitt of Northern Illinois Food Bank present on food insecurity affected by COVID-19.
Sexual Harassment
This 1/20/21 training is about sexual harassment and what your township needs to know related to state and federal laws.
2020 Training Videos
Oma & FOIA
John Redlingshafer walks through the basics of the OMA and FOIA in this December 2020 virtual training.
1-on-1 Meetings
In this training, recorded 11/19/20, Hanover Township Administrator James Barr discusses how to vest conduct one-on-one meetings to manage employees.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
This October 2020 training aims to give a better understanding on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Recent Training Videos
Building a Township Communications Plan
Township Communications experts Tom Kuttenberg and Katy Trent participate in a panel discussion on building a township communications plan.
Julie Villarreal, Assistant Administrator of Social Services at Wheeling Township, and Bill Sorrentino with Clarity Technology Group present on how to best utilize VGA to serve your township's residents.
Erin Brumfield Grima, Director of Youth and Family Services for Hanover Township, presents on de-escalation techniques for those who work with clients.